Grade inflation much higher in ‘AI-exposed’ degrees
Rise in top marks was most prevalent when students completed written tasks at home, says University of California, Berkeley scholar
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Staff see King’s merger as start of ‘bifurcation’ of sector
Attitude towards proposed deal mixed across two institutions, with Cranfield staff hoping for more security while many King’s employees see move as risky
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Ban for authors submitting AI content ‘welcome but unenforceable’
Research integrity experts commend arXiv’s crackdown on bogus AI-written citations but warn it may be impossible to police at scale
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José Manuel Barroso: Horizon shift needed in ‘difficult’ times
Former commission head discusses competitiveness focus of ‘revolutionary’ Horizon programme, why Europe has to increase spending on defence research and the need for more scientific expertise in...
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English universities’ caution about the LLE is hardly surprising
For the initiative to fulfil its potential, we need funding incentives, clearer understanding of demand and better policy alignment, says Jamie Roberts
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One in four Australian graduates ‘squandering their skills’
Lack of ‘suitable jobs’ for PhDs represents a ‘structural failure’ to capitalise on the ‘public investment’ in their education
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Why we are not appealing the Sussex free speech case
Letting the judgment against the OfS stand is the best way to achieve freedom of speech and academic freedom across English HE, says Josh Fleming
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Office for Students declines to appeal Sussex free speech ruling
Regulator says ‘prolonged litigation’ not in best interests of students or universities after High Court blocked record fine
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Grant vetoes add to delays and confusion for Australian research
Fears country is going ‘back to the old days’ as minister declines to explain why projects blocked, and researchers wait months longer for funding decisions
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South African student aid scheme ‘not sustainable’
Academics say organisation that supports disadvantaged students needs governance overhaul after being placed in administration again
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Most students report AI errors but only half often check content
Universities still sending mixed messages, with survey finding even split between those who feel encouraged and discouraged to use new technologies
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Universities’ TPS costs ‘could fall by 10 percentage points’
Pressure grows on institutions to pause major restructures while sector awaits news of how much coming changes will save employers